Stories from Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The driving force behind the push for Robert’s Adventure Playground at McLane Park is a mother’s vision of a need in the community.

In this week’s MAIN EVENT, this weekend offer chances to support good causes.

Stacy Andrew Gipson, accused of orchestrating a robbery that turned deadly in 2020, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Butler County Circuit Court on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Nancy Angelo was arrested Friday, Dec. 6, on a Probation and Parole warrant. _ Poplar Bluff Housing Authority reported Friday, Dec. 6, Christmas decorations stolen. _ Robert Riggs was arrested Friday, Dec. 6, for tampering with a motor vehicle. _ Ollies Bargain Outlet reported shoplifting Friday, Dec. 6...

A vehicle, operated by Brianna Houston, was towed Saturday, Dec. 7, during a traffic stop due to no insurance. _ Constance Champion was charged Saturday, Dec. 7, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. _ Hannah Wilson reported Saturday, Dec. 7, a package stolen from her porch 400 block of Marion Street...

Officers responded Sunday, Dec. 8, to the 700 Block of North 10th Street in reference to an unwanted guest. Contact was made with the home owner and the unwanted guest was asked to leave without further incident. _ Officers responded Sunday, Dec. 8, to Huddle House about trespassing. Contact was made with the manager and the suspect was advised he was trespassed from the property...

Officers responded Monday, Dec. 9, to the 100 block of South Broadway Street about harassment. Contact was made with an employee who wanted to have the suspect advised to stop calling and harassing staff over them canceling services. Contact was made with the suspect and he was advised, and there were no charges were filed at this time...

Michelle Foster was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 10, on a Butler County Warrant. _ Emmie Marr was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 10, on a warrant and possession of controlled substance. _ Dwane Hester was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 10, on a warrant and possession of controlled substance...

DONIPHAN — Three Doniphan men face eight felony counts involving weapons after shooting a house while its occupants were inside.